Origen Commentary on John Book X " It is further to be observed that what is recorded by the three as having taken place in connection with the Lord's going up to Jerusalem; when He did these things in the temple, is narrated in a very similar manner by John as taking place long after this, after an... [ Continue Reading ]
Methodius Oration on the Psalms Let us, with the children, raise the branches aloft, and with the olive branches make glad applaud, that upon us also the Holy Spirit may breathe, and that in due order we may raise the God-taught strain: "Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV recognised David their king in His sorrow of soul, and spread their garments for Him, and ornamented the way with green boughs, crying out with great joy and gladness, "Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord: hosanna in the h... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book I "Plucking," it is said, "branches of olives or palms, the children went forth to meet the Lord, and cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord; "[20] Methodius Oration on the Psalms In psalms and hymns,... [ Continue Reading ]
Methodius Oration on the Psalms the city began to inquire, saying, Who is this?[23] Origen Commentary on John Book X " It is to be noted that John makes this transaction of Jesus with those He found selling oxen and sheep and doves in the temple His second work; while the other Evangelists narrate... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book III But those who act contrary to these things-the avaricious, the liars, the hypocrites, those who make merchandise of the truth-the Lord cast out of His Father's court,[149] Dubious Hippolytus Fragments frosts, inexorable scorching winds, unexpected thu... [ Continue Reading ]
Dialogue of Justin For He appeared distasteful to you when He cried among you, `It is written, My house is the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves!'[42] Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV For He who uttered them was Truth, and did truly vindicate His own house, by driving out of... [ Continue Reading ]
Methodius Oration on the Psalms And when the chief priests and Pharisees saw the wonderful things that He did, and the children crying, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord,[51]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian A Treatise on the Soul -the former of which states, when meeting Him with approving shouts, proved its ability to offer Him testimony;[155] Cyprian Epistle IX For besides the visions of the night, by day also, the innocent age of boys is among us filled with the Holy Spirit, seeing in... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV and for this reason were unwilling that the king should come, and who said to Him, "Hearest thou what these say? "did the Lord reply, "Have ye never read, Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings hast Thou perfected praise? "[138] Clement of Alexandria The Instruc... [ Continue Reading ]
Hippolytus Refutation of All Heresies Book VIII and did not discover (any). Wherefore, he says, He cursed the fig-tree,[8] Peter of Alexandria Canonical Epistle and the leopard's spots, it shall be said, as it was spoken to another fig-tree, "Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever; and i... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book III Of faith He says: "Whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive."[196] Recognitions of Clement IV And therefore it is necessary for you, who are of the Gentiles, to betake yourselves to God, and to keep yourselves from all uncleannes... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book I and they assert that in this passage the Aeons receive the name of heavens. Moreover, by His not replying to those who said to Him, "By what power doest Thou this? "[261] Tertullian On Baptism In what respect, pray, has this material substance merited an office of... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On Baptism The baptism announced by John formed the subject, even at that time, of a question, proposed by the Lord Himself indeed to the Pharisees, whether that baptism were heavenly, or truly earthly:[96] Origen Commentary on Matthew Book X John whose father was Zacharias, and whose... [ Continue Reading ]
Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book V For ye are those that were once sent into the vineyard, and did not obey, but these they that did obey;[139]... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV ], together with all her house, through faith of the scarlet sign; as the Lord also declared to those who did not receive His advent,-the Pharisees, no doubt, nullify the sign of the scarlet thread, which meant the passover, and the redemption and exodus of the peo... [ Continue Reading ]
A Treatise of Novatian Concerning the Trinity Whosoever shall blaspheme against Him, "hath not forgiveness, not only in this world, but also not in the world to come."[264]... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV When, therefore, the lord of the vineyard shall come, what will he do unto these husbandmen? They say unto him, He will miserably destroy these wicked men, and will let out his vineyard to other husbandmen, who shall render him the fruits in their season."[558] Te... [ Continue Reading ]
Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book V But they, being uneasy on account of their own covenants, have not only left the vineyard uncultivated, but have also killed the stewards of the Lord of the vineyard,[140]... [ Continue Reading ]
Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book V nay, at last they "cast the Heir Himself out of the vineyard, and slew Him."[143]... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV Again does the Lord say: "Have ye never read, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the comer: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? Therefore I say unto you, that the kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen Against Celsus Book IV nations? Jesus declared, "The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof; "[200] Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book V For concerning the former Israel the Lord speaks thus, on account of their unbelief: "The k... [ Continue Reading ]